The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election is underway, with the first phase of polling taking place across 152 constituencies. According to data from the Election Commission, by 1 p.m. on April 23, voter turnout across the state had reached 62.18 percent. West Midnapore recorded the highest turnout at 65.77 percent, while Malda district saw the lowest at 58.45 percent.

Among individual constituencies, Shamsherganj reported the highest turnout at 71.07 percent, followed by Nandigram with 65.46 percent and Behrampore with 61.69 percent. In comparison, Tamil Nadu recorded a 56.81 percent turnout by the same time.

The figures indicate a steady rise in participation as the day progresses, suggesting strong voter engagement in the opening phase of the state election.